Open Palm Boxing Glove

ABSTRACT

Embodiments of the present invention provide a solution by providing a novel boxing glove that is compatible with lifting weights while wearing the gloves. Thus, the gloves allow a person to keep-on the boxing gloves to hit the punching bag as well as lift weights. To elaborate further, from the wrist towards the fingers, the gloves of the present invention is similar to a standard boxing glove, the difference being that novel boxing gloves is made with a cavity at the palm  112  of the hand, extending to the fingers, which allows a gripping part to lift weights. Evidently, The gloves of the present invention allows for better training and also allows the user/person to grab a weight, or a bottle of water, or to even use a cell phone while wearing the boxing gloves, which is not possible with a standard boxing glove.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of US provisional patent application 63/318714, titled “OPEN HAND BOXING GLOVE”, filed by Cary Lee Williams on Mar. 10, 2022. This provisional patent application is incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a boxing glove and more particularly related to the glove that is suitable for weight lifting or other purposes while using the glove.

BACKGROUND

Boxing gloves are cushioned gloves that fighters wear on their hands during boxing matches and practices. Unlike “fist-load weapons” (such as the ancient cestus) which were designed as a lethal weapon, modern boxing gloves are non-lethal, designed to protect both the opponent's head and the fighter's hand during a bout. Sparring and other forms of boxing training have their own specialized gloves.

Whereas most of the weightlifting and boxing gloves are fingerless gloves worn by weightlifters and covers the entire hand of the fighter

The inventors of the present invention have realized that people who work out may be interested in both boxing and weight lifting within the same work out session. This change creates a problem because the boxing gloves are generally not suited to lift weights.

While the prior art discloses many different types of gloves, so far as is known, none of these assemblies resolve these problems in a simple, effective and highly advantageous manner, as in the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The summary of the invention does not necessarily disclose all the features essential for defining the invention: the invention may reside in a sub-combination of the disclosed features.

It is therefore object of the present invention to allow a person that is working out to keep on the boxing gloves to both hit the punching bag and to lift weights.

Embodiments of the invention provide a solution to the above problem and to achieve the above object by providing a new boxing glove that is compatible with lifting weights while wearing the gloves. Thus, the gloves of the present invention allow a person that is working out to keep on the boxing gloves to both hit the punching bag and to lift weights.

To elaborate further, from the wrist, towards the fingers, the gloves of the present invention is similar to a standard boxing glove, the difference being that boxing gloves of our invention is made with a hole at the palm of the hand, extending to the fingers, which does not interfere with the punching part of the glove but allows a gripping part to lift weights.

One example of intended use of our invention is for people that are working out to keep the boxing glove on his/her hands while changing from punching a bag to lift weights.

The gloves of the present invention operates protecting the knuckles for a punching session while allowing enough gripping and flexibility on the palm of the hands and on the fingers to allow for a weight lifting session.

The gloves of the present invention can be made with different padding thicknesses and material.

Evidently, the gloves of the present invention allows for better training and also allows the user/person to grab a weight, or a bottle of water, or to even use a cell phone while wearing the boxing gloves, which is not possible with a standard boxing glove.

The glove is configured to be used in MMA (Mixed Martial Art), weightlifting contexts and hybrid of such similar or other events.

Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the preset disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure, and wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a dorsal side of a glove body of a wearable glove according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a palm side opposite the dorsal side of the glove body of the wearable glove according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It may be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent an have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within FIGS. 1 and 2 . However, the invention is not limited to the described embodiment and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments of the invention are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the invention, and that any such work around will also fall under scope of this invention. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope.

The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.

The inventors of the present invention have realized that people who work out may be interested in both boxing and weight lifting within the same work out. This change creates a problem because the boxing gloves are generally not suited to lift weights.

Embodiments of the invention provide a solution to the above problem and to achieve the above object by providing a new boxing glove that is compatible with lifting weights while wearing the gloves. Thus, the gloves of the present invention allow a person that is working out to keep on the boxing gloves to both hit the punching bag and to lift weights.

To elaborate further, from the wrist towards the fingers, the gloves of the present invention is similar to a standard boxing glove, the difference being that boxing gloves of our invention is made with a hole at the palm 112 of the hand, extending to the fingers, which does not interfere with the punching part of the glove but allows a gripping part to lift weights.

In an another embodiment, the glove, at the palm 112 consists of a thin layer or material such as but not limited to a thin leather, a thin cloth, a thin canvas, etc

In an another embodiment, the glove consists of a detachable inner, at the palm 112, padding, which, if left on, would give to the wearer the old feeling of a true boxing glove, while, if taken out, would give the new feeling and possibility of lifting weights, picking up a cell phone, etc

One example of intended use of our invention is for people that are working out to keep the boxing glove on his/her hands while changing from punching a bag to lifting weights.

The gloves of the present invention configured to use a cushion on the knuckles for a punching session while allowing enough gripping and flexibility on the palm 112 of the hands and on the fingers to allow for a weight lifting session.

The gloves of the present invention can he made with different padding thicknesses and material.

Evidently, the gloves of the present invention allows for better training and also allows the user/person to grab a weight, or adjusting one's clothing, or even grab a key and/or open a door while wearing the boxing gloves, which is not possible with a standard boxing glove.

As illustrated in FIG. 1 , a dorsal side of a glove body of a wearable glove (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 2 , a palm 112 side opposite the dorsal side of the glove body of the wearable glove (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Accordingly, an embodiment of the present invention relates to a wearable glove 100 adapted to be used for boxing and weight lifting. The wearable glove 100 includes a glove body for covering a hand, comprising a dorsal side 102, a palm side 112 opposite the dorsal side 102, and a plurality of finger portions 108 adapted to secure at least one finger of a hand of a user.

The a wearable glove 100 further includes a wrist opening 104 located at a proximal side of the glove body, thereby allowing the user to insert the hand therein the wearable clove 100.

The wearable glove 100 further includes a wrist strap 106 located at the proximal side of the glove body, thereby providing a means for the wearable glove to be tightened thereto a wrist of the user.

The wrist strap 106 of the wearable glove can be fixed or tightened using Velcro and other fastening means.

In this embodiment, the dorsal side 102 comprises a solid flexible material integrally positioned within the dorsal side to operate as a punching surface while boxing.

Further, an area on the palm 112 side opposite to the dorsal side 102 and between the wrist strap 106 and the plurality of finger portions 108 comprises a cavity that assists the user to lift weight while weight lifting.

In this embodiment, each of the plurality of finger portions 108 is at least partially elongated and extends outwardly from a distal end of the glove body.

In this embodiment, at least few of the plurality of finger portions 108 are at least partially elongated and extend outwardly from a distal end of the glove body.

In this embodiment, each of the plurality of finger portions 108 at least partially extends outwardly from the dorsal side towards the palm side.

In this embodiment, each of the plurality of finger portions 108 comprising an aperture 110 located at a distal end, wherein the apertures allow each finger of the user to protrude therethrough.

In this embodiment, the solid flexible material is selected at last from a foam material or a non-foam material, and the solid flexible material comprising a single flexible solid weight or a plurality of solid weights.

In another embodiment, a wearable glove 100 adapted to be used for boxing and weight lifting is provided. The wearable glove 100 includes a dorsal side 102, a palm side opposite the dorsal side 102 and a plurality of finger portions 108 adapted to secure at least one finger of the hand. In this embodiment, the palm comprises a cavity that assists the user to lift weight while weight lifting and the dorsal side enable the user to punch while boxing.

Although the present invention herein has been described with reference to particular preferred embodiments thereof it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and applications of the invention. Therefore, modifications may be made to these embodiments and other arrangements may be devised without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, which is defined by the appended claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A wearable glove adapted to be used for boxing and weight lifting, the wearable glove comprising: a glove body for covering a hand comprising a dorsal side, a palm side opposite the dorsal side, and a plurality of finger portions adapted to secure at least one finger of a hand of a user; a wrist opening located at a proximal side of the glove body, thereby allowing the user to insert the hand therein the wearable glove; the dorsal side comprises a solid flexible material integrally positioned within the dorsal side to operate as a punching surface while boxing; wherein an area on the palm side opposite to the dorsal side and between the wrist strap and the plurality of finger portions comprises a cavity that assists the user to lift weight while weight lifting.
 2. The wearable glove of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of finger portions is at least partially elongated and extends outwardly from a distal portion of the glove body.
 3. The wearable glove of claim 1, wherein at least few of the plurality of finger portions are at least partially elongated and extends outwardly from a distal portion of the glove body.
 4. The wearable glove of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of finger portions at least partially extends outwardly from the dorsal side towards the palm side.
 5. The wearable glove of claim 1, wherein a wrist strap located at the proximal portion of the glove body, thereby providing a means for the wearable glove to be tightened thereto a wrist of the user;
 6. The wearable glove of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of finger portions comprising an aperture located at a distal end, wherein the apertures allow each finger of the user to protrude therethrough.
 7. The wearable glove of claim 1, wherein the solid flexible material is selected at last from a foam material or a non-foam material, and the solid flexible material comprising a single flexible solid weight or a plurality of solid weights.
 8. The wearable glove of claim 1, provides support to the hand for strengthening the hand, an arm, and an upper body of the user during the boxing or the weight lifting
 9. A wearable glove adapted to be used for boxing and weight lifting, the wearable glove comprising a dorsal side, a palm side 112 opposite the dorsal side and a plurality of finger portions adapted to secure at least one finger of the hand, wherein the palm 112 comprises a cavity that assists the user to lift weight while weight lifting and the dorsal side enables the user to punch while boxing. 